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14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2007: Appendix 9
Learn about the 2007 Native Title Report, Appendix 9. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012WebpageIndigenous International Rights: Progressing Indigenous Rights at the International Level
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14 December 2012Book page
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Learn about the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Speech
Launch of the 2010 Social Justice and Native Title Reports (2011)
This year’s Native Title Report outlines the four broad themes in native title that I will focus on as Social Justice Commissioner. They are: building an understanding of, and respect for, our rights to our lands, territories and resources throughout Australia, creating a just and fair native system through law and policy reform, promoting effective engagement between governments and Aboriginal… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Speech
Conference: Realising the Rights to Health and Development for all
I’d like to begin by acknowledging the conference organisers: the Central Commission for Popularization and Education of The Communist Party of Vietnam, and The University of New South Wales Initiative for Health and Human Rights, and particularly Professor Daniel Tarantola. -
Race Discrimination
21 February 2017SpeechFree Speech Inquiry - Opening Statement (2017)
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights - Inquiry into Freedom of Speech, Public hearing 17 February 2017 -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
17 July 2015PublicationSummary factsheet - The Forgotten Children: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention 2014
The Forgotten Children: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention 2014 Summary factsheet July 2015 What was the Inquiry about? On 3 February 2014 the President of the Commission announced a national inquiry into children in immigration detention. The purpose of the Inquiry was to investigate the ways in which life in immigration detention affects the health, well-being and -
Sex Discrimination
15 July 2015WebpageAssistance and making a complaint
The decision of where to bring a complaint is a complex one and legal advice should be sought. It can depend on several factors like the time it will take for a complaint to be dealt with, time limits on lodging the complaint and the range of remedies or relief that are available if the matter has to go to court. The following organisations may be able to provide assistance and advice:… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 July 2015SpeechWhat are the proper limits on the power of Parliament?
Distinguished guests, friends and colleagues - thank you for your welcome to this Law Institute of Victoria seminar. I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and pay my respects to their elders past and present. I will always have a soft spot for the Law Institute of Victoria. I was admitted to practice in 1969 after completing my articles with Williams Winter and Higgs, and… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 July 2015Speech
What are the proper limits on the power of Parliament?
Distinguished guests, friends and colleagues - thank you for your welcome to this Law Institute of Victoria seminar. I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and pay my respects to their elders past and present. I will always have a soft spot for the Law Institute of Victoria. I was admitted to practice in 1969 after completing my articles with Williams Winter and Higgs, and… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
17 June 2015Speech
Eddie Koiki Mabo Lecture
Thank you Russell for your kind words of introduction. Aunty Clara Ogleby, I begin by acknowledging and paying my respects to the Kuku Yalanji people, Traditional Owners of the place upon which we sit and talk today. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
15 June 2015Publication
Know your rights: Aboriginal Torres Strait Islanders (2014)
This brochure explains what racial discrimination is and what you can do it you experience it, as well as the work of the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. -
Rights and Freedoms
12 June 2015Speech
Freedom, Parliament and the Courts. Speech to the Human Rights Dinner
Please check against delivery Distinguished guests, friends and colleagues- thank you for your welcome tonight. I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay respect to their elders past and present. I am honoured to be a patron of Justice Connect that has so successfully aligned probono lawyers with clients to provide legal advice and… -
Commission – General
9 June 2015SpeechFreedom, Parliament and the Courts
Speech to the annual Human Rights Dinner, co-hosted by Justice Connect and the Human Rights Law Centre. Draft: check against delivery Thank you for your welcome tonight. Acknowledgement of country I am honored to be a patron of Justice Connect that has so successfully aligned probono lawyers with clients to provide legal advice and services for migrants, the homeless and older Australians… -
Rights and Freedoms
18 February 2015Speech
Beyond human rights to exercising freedoms
National Press Club, Wednesday, 18th February 2015 - Why freedom matters -
Rights and Freedoms
27 November 2013Speech
Freedom of Speech and Racial vilification: one man’s freedom ends where another’s starts
The Sydney Institute Tuesday 26 November 2013 6pm Venue: King & Wood Mallesons, Level 61, Governor Phillip Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney (Check against delivery) I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the Sydney Institute speakers program and to discuss two freedoms- freedom of speech and freedom from racial vilification. The Sydney Institute is an invaluable not for… -
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 4: Implementation of Review Recommendations
This chapter outlines the structure and processes for implementing the Review’s recommendations. It describes the overarching framework and approach to reform at ADFA. This chapter also identifies risks to implementation of recommendations and the sustainability of cultural change. 1 In summary: The Audit is confident that the recommendations are being implemented with a view to creating… -
Children's Rights
25 June 2013SpeechPlay is more than just having fun: enriching childhoods
Network of Community Activities, International College of Management, Manly NSW -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
18 March 2013Speech
Indigenous Allied Health Australia 2012 National Health Conference
Mick GoodaAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice CommissionerAustralian Human Rights Commission Brisbane Exhibition & Convention CentreFriday 23 November 2012 Acknowledgements I would like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the Brisbane area.I pay my respects to your Elders past and present. I acknowledge and pay my respects to my Aboriginal and Torres… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
1. In Beijing in 1995 the Australian government was one of 73 governments that made commitments for national action during their plenary speeches at the Beijing Conference.